Grimstar: Crystals Are The New Oil!

A Dark Sci-Fi RTS of Corporate Greed and Alien Exploitation

Grimstar: Crystals Are The New Oil! is a real-time strategy game set in a dystopian future where Earth’s resources have been depleted. Developed by SvenRahn Games and published by indie.io, the game immerses players in a narrative-driven campaign centered around the discovery of a new energy source on the distant planet Grimstar. Released on June 16, 2025, the game combines strategic resource management with a compelling story of corporate servitude and personal loss.

Game Features

Story-Driven Campaign

After your brother’s sudden death on Grimstar, company law dictates that you must take his place until his contract is fulfilled. Embark on a journey to exploit the planet’s resources while uncovering the mysteries surrounding his demise.

Strategic Resource Management

Efficiently mine and manage the newly discovered crystals, which have become the cornerstone of energy production. Balance resource extraction with defense against hostile alien forces to ensure the success of your mission.

Level-Up System

Progress through missions to level up, unlocking valuable upgrades, new units, and buildings. Enhance your capabilities to exploit the planet more efficiently and overcome increasing challenges.

Diverse Planets

Explore different planets, each with unique vegetation and characteristics. Missions vary, requiring you to adapt your strategies to meet specific objectives, such as collecting alien artifacts or completing command missions.

Hero Units

Deploy hero units that can be called upon in every mission without consuming resources. These units level up and gain new weapons, providing strategic advantages in combat.

Exploration and Combat

Navigate the alien terrain, harvest resources, and command your forces against hostile entities. The game’s design encourages exploration and tactical combat to achieve mission objectives.